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Whitefish Bay High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Wisconsin
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Whitefish Bay, WI
  • 164 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A-
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    Whitefish Bay High School is a top rated, public school located in Whitefish Bay, WI. It has 924 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 67% of students are at least proficient in math and 75% in reading.
    Address
    1200 E Fairmount Ave
    Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
    Telephone
    (414) 963-3928
    Website
    wfbschools.com/schools/high
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    Whitefish Bay High School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    75%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    67%
    Average Graduation Rate
    97%
    Average SAT
    1340
    25 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    249 responses
    AP Enrollment
    31%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $111,069
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,238
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $365,500
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    95%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.20 responses
    Poll
    90%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.20 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 50 responses
    Report
    • Best of the bay
      28%
    • Homecoming week
      26%
    • Football games
      18%
    • Sporting events; girls basketball; track and field
      16%
    • Homecoming
      6%
    • Spirit Week
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    924
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    2%
    95%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.22 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.22 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.22 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $71,082
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    5%
    59%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.27 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.27 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.27 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,839/ year
    National
    $12,239
    89%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.27 responses
    44%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.27 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.27 responses
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    Whitefish Bay High School Reviews

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    Whitefish Bay is a college preparatory high school that really prepares its students through rigorous academic classes. However, it’s academics are not it’s only highlight. The music department produces beautiful department concerts, the art department produces artists whose art is auctioned off locally, yearly, and the athletics contain nationally ranked athletes as well as teams. Overall Whitefish Bay High school is a great place to learn, develop, and enjoy high school!
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    I have really enjoyed my time at Whitefish Bay High School! The courses can be extremely rigorous, but the teachers make the classes so interesting and are always willing to help. It's so easy to go in and talk to them individually if you're struggling in class or just want to talk! Whitefish Bay also has a huge variety of sports (GO DUKES) and other extracurricular clubs that you can and should join to help make high school a fun experience. However, WFBHS needs to come with a stress overload warning...
    There are some very strong teachers who genuinely care about their students well being and academic progress. The Administration has been very difficult to deal with. They do not seem to apply their policies consistently across the board and for all students. They feel it is fair and just to punish students simply based on the hearsay of other students. No real evidence is ever found and students are punished by means of removing them from their classes and learning and placing them in a room in isolation for the day. Students are forced to snitch on each other and this in turn causes a certain amount of bullying from one student to another. Administration staff have also spoken to students in intimidating and aggressive ways which have made students fearful.